Jazz

[NCGreasemonkey]

I do find it odd that the hose barb is at the bottom of the tank, but that's a minor aspect.

If you look inside the I.L., with the sight glass, you will see that the feed tube runs to the bottom. You want the feed to the radiator submerged so it sucks coolant back into the system with pressure changes. So you are good with the bottom nipple.

Thanks for the info on night driving with the new eyes for Jazz. She is one sexy ride!

Peace my fellow nut!

[speedypenguin]

Thanks Rick! Yeah, the bottom connection seemed odd initially, but you're right about the other tanks having feed tubes. I believe the OEM tank has a tube, as well as the Moroso coolant tank. Moving the connection to the bottom does simplify the manufacturing process of the tank assembly. It also looks cleaner within the engine bay with just the tank body.

[—Martin—]

I need one like this one that FM made for that V8 Italia they built

https://www.flyinmiata.com/V8/Italia/index.php?UID=10

[speedypenguin]

Recently, I changed the fender flare trim and painted the fender flare bolt heads with black paint.

The previous fender flare trim was a generic "edge trim". While it worked, I have always felt that the shape was too rounded, which in my opinion made the trim draw attention too much. I acquired some Trim-Lok fender flare trim, and I'm more pleased with the shape of the new fender flare trim. However, the matte finish sticks out, too. I'll see with time whether the look will grow on me.

I also decided to paint the fender flare bolts, to make the bolts less noticeable than before. I'm liking the more subtle look of the black fender flare bolts.

[NCGreasemonkey]

You have a bad-ass car my friend! Love the look of the front fender flairs.

M2C. And you and I are both working folk that have to do the build as we can. Widebody the rear. Ode to the M2-1006 Cobraster. You have the front nailed with the flairs and the new lighting. The widebody rear will kill it. And I hate to say you will beat me to it.

Love your thoughts and ideas fellow nut. None of us loose when we push one another.

[BRGNA8]

Looks awesome mate!

Not running the watanabe centre caps anymore? I like the look with them on personally. But either way looks tough!

[speedypenguin]

You have a bad-ass car my friend! Love the look of the front fender flairs.

M2C. And you and I are both working folk that have to do the build as we can. Widebody the rear. Ode to the M2-1006 Cobraster. You have the front nailed with the flairs and the new lighting. The widebody rear will kill it. And I hate to say you will beat me to it.

Love your thoughts and ideas fellow nut. None of us loose when we push one another.

Cheers, Rick. Exterior wise, only a couple more things, but the flares on Jazz are staying. And yes, you, me, and the Roadster community will continue to encourage one another to try new ideas.

Looks awesome mate!

Not running the watanabe centre caps anymore? I like the look with them on personally. But either way looks tough!

Thanks. No caps for now, because one of them fell off. That one cap is no longer a tight fit. I'd like to order another set of center caps at some point. Other updates are due to come soon.

[speedypenguin]

Earlier this month, I traveled to Tokyo. Being my first time, my friend and I wanted to travel to as many areas as possible. But one of my musts for my trip was a visit at least one of the Japanese Roadster shops. I was staying in the Koto area, so the closest that I looked up was Car Make Corn's in Edogawa. Off to Car Make Corn's I went!

We had eaten a delicious Tonkotsu meal in Edogawa. Hopped onto a local bus, drove for about 20min, and hopped off for a final 5min walk to this...immediately my eyes were drawn to the two NBs with the GV front bumpers. JDM yo.


I met Shinya-san, a mechanic at Car Make Corn's. He seemed confused that a foreigner would arrive at their shop, but with my okay-Japanese, I mentioned I am a Roadster owner, too. We chatted about the Roadsters, and he showed me around their shop.
A customer's white NB, getting some new wheels and tires (CE28Ns)


Said wheels and tires.


Such a nice interior.


15x8 TE37s waiting in boxes.


Really clean V-Special (BRG) for sale.


Beautiful interior.


Another white NB parked outside.


Shinya-san's awesome R-Limited.




Thank you Shinya-san for letting me sit in your car!


The R-Limited interior is beautiful.


Awesome Corn's seats.


4-slot/ITB engine. Shinya-san was surprised when I mentioned that CA doesn't allow ITBs for SMOG reasons...


Carbon sign made by Ben (bcpopham). Tomio-san mentioned it's one of his favorite decorations at his shop.


So many nice parts.




Miata parts heaven.




I was geeking out like crazy. Smiling from ear-to-ear.


Thank you so much Tomio-san and Shiny-san for welcoming me to your shop and showing me around. Truly a bucket item achieved, lifetime memories made, and am very fortunate to have met the Car Make Corn's crew and shop. I will definitely be coming back next time I'm back in Tokyo.

[Paul B]

Awesome man!! Good stuff right there


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[RustRat]

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[speedypenguin]

While at Car Make Corn's, got some goodies for friends, some garage decor, and of course some small parts for Jazz. Picked up a Nakamae cupholder, Zoom Engineering cupholder, and a Car Make Corn's shift knob.

Jazz' interior with the new parts.


Left-to-right: Car Make Corn's shift knob, Zoom Engineering cup holder, and Nakamae cupholder.


Nakamae cup holder.


Zoom Engineering cup holder. It's blue! Matches the blue theme in Jazz' interior.


Car Make Corn's shift knob. I decided to give this a shot, as I have had my Joyfast super tall for the past few years. The CMC shift knob is lighter, but I do like the positive engagement feeling when moving from gear-to-gear. The Joyfast is heavy, so it's been dampening the notchiness of the gearbox. I am going to try to polish the shift knob, as the finish is a tad duller than the other parts. I'm hoping the polish will bring out more of a shine.


I've only driven with the new shift knob for a couple miles, but I like how the CMC shift knob finish matches the other metal interior parts' finish better than the Joyfast did. I'll see how I like the CMC shift knob with more seat time.


I still have some more parts for Jazz that I am trying my best to make time for. In due time Jazz, in due time. Thanks for being patient with me.

[benpopham]

Wow, great updates.

I was looking forward to seeing your pictures of Car Make Corn's, it truly is the best place. 'Geeking out like crazy' is exactly how I felt there too. So friendly and way too much stuff to look at.

Thank you for the picture of the sign I made, we are very proud of it.

Jazz is looking really good, and the new additions are very nice touches.

[BRGNA8]

Agreed with Ben! awesome photos and Jazz is looking very very nice indeed!!

[oldgrayleather]

Great update! Takes me back a couple years when I had my first trip to CMC. Definite bucket list material. Sadly I know no Japanese so it was mostly hand gestures, smiles and showing pictures on my phone. Got the same Nakamae cupholder which works awesome. Need. To. Go. Back! (And learn some Japanese)

[NCGreasemonkey]

Great update! Takes me back a couple years when I had my first trip to CMC. Definite bucket list material. Sadly I know no Japanese so it was mostly hand gestures, smiles and showing pictures on my phone. Got the same Nakamae cupholder which works awesome. Need. To. Go. Back! (And learn some Japanese)

You and I have three years to learn enough to haggle!

And we can meet at GM2K's for a beverage while we pratice. LOL